I Dreamed a Dream pt. 2

The little girl's vacant eyes began to shimmer and grinned at her mother as she nodded her head excitedly.

"Will mother show me a magic trick again?" Nadia chirped but was careful enough to not let her voice reach the ears of others.

Helen made a shushing gesture and Nadia instantly pursed her lips in cooperation. Within the confines of the carriage, both mother and daughter were immersed in their world. Nadia watched in wonder as her mother played many tricks for her. A butterfly made in white wisps of light fluttered on Helen's palm and flew over the little girl's head who giggled in glee.

"A rabbit, next!" Nadia requested and Helen heeded.

The guards outside heard Nadia's laughter and couldn't help but feel warm. These men know their young mistress very well. After all, she always plays with them and has won their favors with her adorableness.